You know how I am about finding ways to do good things for the world and others in ways that don’t take a lot of skin off our noses…there are so many easy ways to give that come from computer clicks or actions you would take anyway, and with a little attention and intention, can [...]
Posts Tagged ‘HIV/AIDS’
14 May
No Stopping Service–Volunteer Positive
A friend of mine recently told me about this organization, and I wish I had known of them earlier–I love what they are up to and the work of perpetually breaking down barriers. Volunteer Positive is an organization committed to providing international service and volunteer opportunities for people affected by HIV. They empower people living [...]
23 Mar
Liz Taylor’s Legacy of Action
With the passing of Elizabeth Taylor, we have lost not only a deity of the entertainment industry, but also one of the most vocal and vigorous advocates in the fight against HIV/AIDS. During the dark early days of the epidemic, when presidents and media were afraid to call it by name, Elizabeth Taylor never flagged [...]
11 Jul
Annie Lennox Blogging for Change
You know who I love? Annie Lennox. Her music, her politics, her malleability with image and sound, the whole package is an erudite, classy bundle of unafraid activism. Annie, who has long been a fierce advocate for women’s equality and the fight against AIDS, is so plugged in, recently doing a trip with Amnesty International [...]
24 Dec
Lazarus Effect
Just because Christmas is at our doorstep, doesn’t mean you should stop giving. Do you need charitable donations for the tax man, before December 31? ONE is an amazing organization, and even if you’ve given until it hurts, you can still go here to take action while keeping your wallet closed. Encourage President Obama to [...]
10 Sep
Art for Kids
As a university theatre student, my classmates and I had a sneering reference for what we saw as inferior art, art for the masses, thinking from our golden thrones that accessibility was somehow pandering to the lowest common denominator of audience. We would roll our eyes and say this particular brand of establishment (read that [...]
6 Sep
DIG
DIG (Development in Gardening) is a charitable organization dedicated to improving health and well-being for HIV-positive and at-risk individuals in developing nations. They teach skills and develop infrastructure for sustainable community gardens, thereby improving nutrition, wellness, and earning potential. The garden projects (currently there are several DIG gardens in Uganda, Senegal, the Dominican Republic, and [...]
5 Aug
It Takes a Village
FXB, the Association Francois-Xavier Bagnoud, was named for a helicopter pilot who lost his life in service to others when his chopper crashed during a mission in Mali. The charity, founded by his mother, is dedicated to children of the world affected by HIV/AIDS and poverty. They support orphans and vulnerable children left in the [...]
24 Jul
Joan and God’s Love
I’m about to get on a plane to the West Coast to see the taping of the Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers (it airs August 9 at 10PM). It’ll be a ridiculous night of ripping Joan and every other celeb to shreds (ya think anybody’ll mention plastic surgery?), often profane (a large portion of [...]
